Mississippi voters head to the polls Tuesday, Mississippians will soon be able to participate in a school-choice tax credit program, and rain and thunderstorms return to north Mississippi midweek. Here is the morning roundup from across the Mississippi News Group network for Monday, November 2, 2026.
Top Stories
Mississippians will soon be able to participate in a school-choice tax credit program. Here’s what to know. Mississippians will soon be able to participate in a school-choice tax credit program, according to a Mississippi Today report republished by DeSoto County News. The article lays out what to know about the program. Read the story.
What you need to know to vote in Mississippi 2026 midterm elections Tuesday. Mississippi voters go to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 midterm elections, and a Mississippi Today report republished by DeSoto County News outlines what voters need to know ahead of Election Day. Read the story.
Around North Mississippi
NWS Memphis: Corinth turns wetter and stormier as midweek rain returns. Corinth’s week starts mild, then rain and thunderstorms return Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis, which is watching for a cooler end to the week. Read the story.
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office shares safety reminders after clocks fall back. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office advised drivers, pedestrians, families and homeowners to take extra precautions as darkness arrives earlier following the end of daylight saving time. Read the story.
Sports
No. 16 Northwest sweeps Pearl River for Region 23 title. Northwest Mississippi beat Pearl River 25-14, 25-13, 25-18 to claim the Region 23 volleyball championship and advance to the Gulf South District Championship. The undefeated Rangers will host Lurleen B. Wallace on Nov. 8. Read the recap.
Mississippi State rallies past Alabama in reverse sweep. Mississippi State recovered from dropping the first two sets to beat Alabama in five sets, completing the Bulldogs’ first reverse sweep in three years. McKenna Yates recorded 19 digs and reached 1,000 for her career. Read the recap.
Mississippi State opens season against Tennessee Tech. Mississippi State is scheduled to begin its 2026-27 men’s basketball season Monday at Humphrey Coliseum. Josh Hubbard enters the season with 1,947 career points and a program-record 311 3-pointers. Read the recap.
Jackson State opens season at No. 19 Texas Tech. Jackson State was scheduled to begin its 2026-27 season Monday at No. 19 Texas Tech, the first game for new coach Trey Johnson. The Tigers return preseason All-Conference selections Daeshun Ruffin and Dorian McMillian. Read the recap.
Stories compiled from Mississippi News Group network sites, including Mississippi News Group, Alcorn County News, DeSoto County News, Tupelo News, Oxford MS News, and Mississippi Sports Group.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
